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Believe me, I’m not afraid to Victor Wembanyama big-boy dunk on the Edmonton Oilers if the situation requires it. We know the gaffes, the jokes. Jesper Wallstedt. Griffin Reinhart. Milan Lucic. So on, so forth. We have even more recent screwups if we don’t feel like dusting off the Greatest Hits (gaffes) album. So the Oilers…
The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of heated moments on the ice in the 2025-26 season and kept things spicy on the mic after games as well. From calls for accountability to moments of deflection, and even praise for opposing head coaches, the Oilers had no shortage of post-game interview spice in 2025-26, and here are…
The Edmonton Oilers have some work to do this offseason, as they have, for all intents and purposes, one last kick at the can at convincing Connor McDavid that he should stick around after his two-year extension is up. With that, one of the prime incentives of this offseason will be to land "a speedy, scoring winger for Connor McDavid," writes insider David Pagnotta . He goes on to name names, listing two potential targets. Jeff Marek recently suggested St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyro...
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. The decline is underway On January…
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers’ needs to get back on track, re-signing Jason Dickinson, Darnell Nurse, and more. If…
One Direction broke up 10 years ago, and Directioners were converted to Edmonton Oilers fans. Or at least one was, and that’s Oilersnation’s very own Kennedy Burgardt, known online as Kennedystrash. After the great split of One Direction, she was scrolling on Vine (rest in peace) and a clip of Connor McDavid ‘splitting the D’ against…
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Are Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl coach killers? In the McDavid and Draisaitl era, the Edmonton Oilers have run through 5 coaches. McLellan – 3+…
The pressure on the Edmonton Oilers’ organization is very high as the team contemplates the moves that must be made in the offseason. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons, they were eliminated in the first round this year by the upstart Anaheim Ducks. Considering that superstar Connor McDavid has […] The post Oilers rumors: $9.25 million AAV mainstay lands high on NHL insider’s trade board appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Colorado Avalanche just got swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. While rumors fly that Colorado head coach Jared Bednar may not be there much longer, it appears two other NHL teams are paying close attention to the situation. “The Toronto Maple Leafs (and) Edmonton Oilers […] The post NHL rumors: Oilers among 2 teams ‘very curious’ about Avalanche’s Jared Bednar decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, while the Edmonton Oilers were bounced in the first round. Both teams will make offseason changes after those disappointing efforts in the spring. But The Athletic’s Chris Johnston says they may be perfect for each other. Could the Oilers trade for Red Wings […] The post NHL rumors: Red Wings trade candidate named as Oilers target appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Kris Knoblauch after a first-round playoff exit. Even two consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances could not save Knoblauch, as Edmonton searches for a Cup. The Oilers have requested to speak with Bruce Cassidy, but have not received permission. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug says that the Oilers cannot sit on their […] The post Oilers rumors: Insider sends Craig Berube warning about Bruce Cassidy drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Is it better for the Edmonton Oilers if the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup? The knee-jerk reply is no way Jose, screw them guys, bunch of… The question again, but better phrased: Are the Golden Knights more likely to grant permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy if they win the Cup? Or would a hurricane-ravaged…
The Edmonton Oilers are expected to explore several options to address their goaltending crisis this NHL offseason, and Detroit Red Wings prospect Sebastian Cossa could emerge as a realistic trade target. Cossa appeared at No. 20 on NHL analyst Chris…
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. Still a difference-maker The Edmonton Oilers…
As the longest-serving player on the Edmonton Oilers’ current roster, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been extremely important for the organization in more ways than one. Often referred to as the team’s “Swiss Army Knife,” Nugent-Hopkins has been exceptionally versatile, able to play both centre and wing at 5-on-5 while also being a key contributor on both…
With Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon revealing that the Edmonton Oilers were behind the leak of them being denied to speak to head coach Bruce Cassidy, why did the Oilers decide to make this public?
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. Less than a year after signing…
With a longer off-season than we’ve been used to over the last couple of years for the Edmonton Oilers, it gives us more time to explore lineup fits for the 2026–27 campaign, and a familiar, grizzled vet might be available once free agency opens. Hockey insider Pierre LeBrun mentioned in a recent article in The…
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ coaching situation, Evan Bouchard’s injury at Worlds, the Conference Finals, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with…
The Bruce Cassidy/Vegas Golden Knights drama carries on. With the team now getting set for the Stanley Cup Finals beginning next week, they will most surely be standing pat on their refusal of all interview requests for their fired (but still under contract) head coach Bruce Cassidy. The Edmonton Oilers are one team that was notably turned down. He seems like exactly the head coach that club needs. Is it possible they'll continue waiting to see if he has interest in the job... Or do they...
The Edmonton Oilers have only really “gone for it” at a trade deadline once in the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era. They’ve made the playoffs every season since 2019-20, but often add depth pieces. In 2020, they acquired Andreas Athanasiou and Mike Green, then Dmitry Kulikov in 2021. The next season saw them add…
Make no mistake, the situation between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights is nothing short of “he said, she said.” Word leaked early this month that the Oilers, with Kris Knoblauch still under contract, wanted to speak with Bruce Cassidy, fired months earlier by the Golden Knights. Vegas wouldn’t play ball, still won’t play…
A new report on Friday morning says the Edmonton Oilers might not be getting a Russian prospect to come to North America after all. Dark horse prospect Maxim Berezkin, 24, is fresh off his second Gagarin Cup in the KHL a week ago, and it’s been anticipated that the former fifth-round draft pick was going…
Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Claude Lemieux's passing, the Hurricanes' style of play, Kelly McCrimmon saying the Oilers leaked the Cassidy news and more.
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season. You can read about the analytics behind my analysis here. In the wake of a busy…